French Fashion Flair There is nothing like the flair of the French. Whenever I took a flight in Europe and landed at Charles de Gaulle, I instantly would be hit with a case of style envy. From toddlers to grandparents, everyone dresses with panache. They never look like they stepped out of a...
#ModelProblems: How Bad Could They Be?
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Even though most models would admit they have it pretty good, people who pose for a living still find plenty of things to complain about. The NY Times just ran an article about #ModelProblems—a popular topic on Twitter, where the pretty posse whine about everything from  teeth-chattering...
Did You Hear the Music at the Carolina Herrera Show?
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If you did, I hope you recognized it from a previous post about my crazy talented friend Audi Martel (I mean, it’s crazy how talented she is, but she probably wouldn’t mind being called crazy and talented. We were talking on the phone today, and she mentioned something about making...
Are Most Models Competitive Backstabbers?
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I read a story yesterday about how model Coco Rocha recommended Karlie Kloss to Grace Coddington at Vogue, saying “this girl is good, and so sweet, and you’re gonna want to use her.” It made me think about the misconception people have (at least I think it’s a...
Most Models Don’t Have a Voice, But Audi Martel Does. ...
posted by jill
Audi and I met in Miami 15 years ago and soon became roommates. She was striking—and still is. As Carolina Herrera’s house model now, Audi is one of the few models who has found the key to longevity in the business. She also has found the key to happiness as a clothes hanger: Have...